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February 5

Rugby Union phases for drop goal

What is the record for most phases for a drop goal in a televised match? (Mobile mundo (talk) 00:28, 5 February 2018 (UTC))[reply]

This page has many Rugby Union records. I don't know if it's got the specific record you want, but it's a good place to start. --Jayron 32 16:07, 5 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

This question stems from Saturday's 2018 Six Nations Championship#Week 1 match between Ireland and France which finished with Ireland having 39 (I think-though I could be off by a couple) phases before kicking the winning drop goal. This might help anyone trying to track down the record. MarnetteD|Talk 16:19, 5 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I could be wrong, but I very much doubt that people have kept records for this statistic for long. I'm also dubious that it's been done comprehensively on a worldwide basis. Finally, I even have doubts that anyone keeps meaningful stats about it at all. --Dweller (talk) Become old fashioned! 16:49, 5 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

In the France vs Ireland match the graphics said 41 phases but the BBC commentators said 40 phases. Ronan O Gara scored a drop goal vs Northampton in the H Cup pool stage in Munster after 40 phases. It appears no one is keeping track of the most phases. Thanks anyway.(Mobile mundo (talk) 12:57, 7 February 2018 (UTC))[reply]

Is it possible to learn martial arts autodidactically?

Dear All

I live in a very secluded area (on a mountain in fact) and have tried since my childhood to get some good martial arts training. I have however failed and was wondering, whether it is possible to learn martial arts autodidactically. I have actually found a website that offers such training (https://www.escrima-online.com/).

My question is: how do I avoid errors in training without a teacher that could correct me and give me a direction comments on my performance? What can I do? Is it really possible to master such an art without a qualified martial arts master? I would be happy about anything that you can tell me or give me (any PDF document links regarding the subject etc.).

Thank you for your answers

I wish you all the very best--2A02:120B:2C79:D630:9C22:F30:63C5:B328 (talk) 15:09, 5 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

here is one overview titled "How to Learn Martial Arts at Home". Maybe that will lead you interesting places. --Jayron 32 17:13, 5 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

This suggests one couldn't possibly master an art that way. But it's probably better than nothing (but remember the goal of martial arts unarmed gun disarming is to only get shot once and have a chance to live, martial arts is no match for a gun. This only works against one guy pointing a gun at him, two guys pointing guns at him is impossible, at least with a gun maybe the two gunmen might leave and try a less risky target (if the two guys are muggers letting them have your wallet is an even better idea, that's why you might want to keep c. $60-200 in your wallet but not every card and ID under the sun) Sagittarian Milky Way (talk) 18:36, 5 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I don't see how you could possibly become proficient, above the most basic understanding. If you watch a class, the sensei is almost constantly fixing and suggesting and adjusting. It would be like learning to swim or drive a car without leaving your couch. Matt Deres (talk) 19:58, 5 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Dear All

Thank you very much for all your response. I do realize that to learn martial arts without a qualified teacher isn't the best way, but it may be the only way for me. There are no teachers around and I do not have either time nor money to travel long distances to get some training. So I either train myself or spend my whole life never learning any martial arts. I do know that I will never be an expert martial artist, but I will be better than at least a complete layman.--2A02:120B:2C79:D630:4829:FF13:998:9BC8 (talk) 14:40, 7 February 2018 (UTC) r[reply]

The Kama Sutra is your best bet. ... Oh, martial arts, not marital arts. Sorry. -- Jack of Oz ^{[pleasantries]} 07:25, 8 February 2018 (UTC) [reply]
if you're doing it right, it shouldn't make a difference? --Jayron 32 13:18, 8 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Are any Olympic aerial skiing, halfpipe or slopestyle moves worth 0/banned for being too cool dangerous?

Similar to how backflips and headbangers add 0 skating points despite having been done. Sagittarian Milky Way (talk) 23:18, 5 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

You can find the judging handbook here. It describes various prohibited moves and some which are not prohibited but receive no bonus. Warofdreams talk 02:39, 8 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]